2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · GJ53 BOV
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 101,637 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 BOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 101,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 BOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (GJ53 BOV) between November 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
GJ53 BOV Mileage History
- 23/11/202395,337 mi
- 23/11/202395,338 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/202498,392 mi+3,054 mi
- 16/06/2025101,637 mi+3,245 mi
- 23/06/2025101,637 mi
Average of roughly 3,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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